DCP Midstream - Revision history

Fierroann: /* The New Mexico Environment Department */

2023-03-15T02:43:24Z

The New Mexico Environment Department

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	NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney said enforcement of air quality laws was crucial to ensuring public safety and reducing damage to the environment. Kenney stated<ref>https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/local/2020/07/07/new-mexico-fines-oil-and-gas-dcp-midstream/5392957002/</ref>: <blockquote> "It is not enough to develop rules and issue permits; a strong and robust compliance program is essential to protect both air quality and communities"</blockquote>		NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney said enforcement of air quality laws was crucial to ensuring public safety and reducing damage to the environment. Kenney stated<ref>https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/local/2020/07/07/new-mexico-fines-oil-and-gas-dcp-midstream/5392957002/</ref>: <blockquote> "It is not enough to develop rules and issue permits; a strong and robust compliance program is essential to protect both air quality and communities"</blockquote>

	New Mexico was one of the 1 states, along with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) to file a motion in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia demanding the EPA to take regulatory action.		New Mexico was one of the 16 states, along with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) to file a motion in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia demanding the EPA to take regulatory action.

	===Texas Violations===		===Texas Violations===

Fierroann: /* The New Mexico Environment Department */

2023-03-15T02:43:11Z

The New Mexico Environment Department

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	NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney said enforcement of air quality laws was crucial to ensuring public safety and reducing damage to the environment. Kenney stated<ref>https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/local/2020/07/07/new-mexico-fines-oil-and-gas-dcp-midstream/5392957002/</ref>: <blockquote> "It is not enough to develop rules and issue permits; a strong and robust compliance program is essential to protect both air quality and communities"</blockquote>		NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney said enforcement of air quality laws was crucial to ensuring public safety and reducing damage to the environment. Kenney stated<ref>https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/local/2020/07/07/new-mexico-fines-oil-and-gas-dcp-midstream/5392957002/</ref>: <blockquote> "It is not enough to develop rules and issue permits; a strong and robust compliance program is essential to protect both air quality and communities"</blockquote>

	New Mexico was one of the 16 states, along with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) to file a motion in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia demanding the EPA to take regulatory action.		New Mexico was one of the 1 states, along with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) to file a motion in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia demanding the EPA to take regulatory action.

	===Texas Violations===		===Texas Violations===

Fierroann: /* Texas Violations */

2023-02-17T17:32:20Z

Texas Violations

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	===Texas Violations===		===Texas Violations===

	On December 21, 2020; The Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club, Environment Texas, and Texas Campaign for the Environment, filed a lawsuit against the Owners and Operators of the Goldsmith Gas Plant located in West Texas (1600 West Highway 158, [[Ector County]]);<ref>https://environmentalintegrity.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/NOI-Goldsmith-Gas-Plant.pdf</ref> after hundreds of air pollution violations over the span of five years that released thousands of tons of sulfur dioxide, threatening the health of the people in the Odessa area. <ref>https://environmentalintegrity.org/news/west-texas-gas-plant-hit-with-legal-action-for-over-hundreds-of-air-pollution-violations/</ref>		On December 21, 2020; The Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club, Environment Texas, and Texas Campaign for the Environment filed a lawsuit against the Owners and Operators of the Goldsmith Gas Plant located in West Texas (1600 West Highway 158, [[Ector County]]);<ref>https://environmentalintegrity.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/NOI-Goldsmith-Gas-Plant.pdf</ref> after hundreds of air pollution violations over the span of five years that released thousands of tons of sulfur dioxide, threatening the health of the people in the Odessa area. <ref>https://environmentalintegrity.org/news/west-texas-gas-plant-hit-with-legal-action-for-over-hundreds-of-air-pollution-violations/</ref>

	Colin Cox; The Attorney for the Enviromental Integrity Project said in a report by the Enviromental Integrity Project:		Colin Cox; The Attorney for the Enviromental Integrity Project said in a report by the Enviromental Integrity Project:

Fierroann: /* Texas Violations */

2023-02-10T22:49:20Z

Texas Violations

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	State records showed that DCP's Goldsmith plant has released 6.5 million pounds of air pollution; among those are [[volatile organic compounds]] (282,000 pounds), nitrogen oxides (266,000 pounds), hydrogen sulfide (64,000 pounds), and [[sulfur dioxide]].		State records showed that DCP's Goldsmith plant has released 6.5 million pounds of air pollution; among those are [[volatile organic compounds]] (282,000 pounds), nitrogen oxides (266,000 pounds), hydrogen sulfide (64,000 pounds), and [[sulfur dioxide]].


			The Texas Commission on Enviromental Quality on Feb 23rd, 2011 approved penalties totaling $1,976,497 against 91 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. DCP had a total of fines in both Crockett and Ector counties of $1,046,315. <ref>https://eponline.com/articles/2011/02/25/tceq-fines-dcp-midstream-citgo-refining-for-records-review-issues.aspx</ref>

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Fierroann: /* Ownership and Revenue */

2023-02-10T22:33:31Z

Ownership and Revenue

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	[[Phillips 66]] President and CEO Mark Lashier said: <blockquote>"We are delivering on our commitment to grow our NGL business; As we continue integrating DCP Midstream, which will account for at least $300 million to even $1 billion in revenue."</blockquote>		[[Phillips 66]] President and CEO Mark Lashier said: <blockquote>"We are delivering on our commitment to grow our NGL business; As we continue integrating DCP Midstream, which will account for at least $300 million to even $1 billion in revenue."</blockquote>

	According to the company's Wikipedia in 2015, it had an economic value of more than $6 billion then reaching $9.8 billion in 2018, and 628 employees providing support, denominating it the largest midstream petroleum company in the ~~United States~~. The company is currently The State of Colorado's largest oil and gas employer at 1,800 employees; the company announced its plan to lay off 136 employees which raised concerns, early in January 2023 after Phillips 66 laid out its strategy to integrate DCP.<ref>https://denvergazette.com/news/business/denver-based-dcp-midstream-to-layoff-over-130-employees-in-the-spring/article_9f310e1e-a1cc-11ed-8e1e-fb0480185a7b.html </ref>		According to the company's Wikipedia in 2015, it had an economic value of more than $6 billion then reaching $9.8 billion in 2018, and 628 employees providing support, denominating it the largest midstream petroleum company in the U.S. The company is currently The State of Colorado's largest oil and gas employer at 1,800 employees; the company announced its plan to lay off 136 employees which raised concerns, early in January 2023 after Phillips 66 laid out its strategy to integrate DCP.<ref>https://denvergazette.com/news/business/denver-based-dcp-midstream-to-layoff-over-130-employees-in-the-spring/article_9f310e1e-a1cc-11ed-8e1e-fb0480185a7b.html </ref>

	Phillips 66 also plans to fund approximately $3.8 billion cash consideration through a combination of cash and debt while maintaining its current investment-grade credits. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2023. <ref>https://www.lpgasmagazine.com/phillips-66-continues-to-integrate-dcp-midstream/</ref>		Phillips 66 also plans to fund approximately $3.8 billion cash consideration through a combination of cash and debt while maintaining its current investment-grade credits. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2023. <ref>https://www.lpgasmagazine.com/phillips-66-continues-to-integrate-dcp-midstream/</ref>

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2023-02-10T22:32:34Z

The New Mexico Environment Department

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	The Denver-based oil and gas was repeatedly fined by the New Mexico Environment Department; including a $5.3 million one that was issued by NMED for eight [[Permian Basin]] facilities in Eddy and Lea counties with thousand of violations between December 2017 and June 2019. DCP had Sarah Sandberg as their spokesperson to state that their malfunctions and leaks were excused from civil penalties under state law. Sandberg also stated: <blockquote> "The events are generally related to facility malfunctions or emergencies due to third party causes, for example, electric power interruptions, and to DCP equipment malfunctions or facility upsets that DCP Midstream reported to the NMED, which New Mexico regulations excuse such reported events from civil penalties," </blockquote>		The Denver-based oil and gas was repeatedly fined by the New Mexico Environment Department; including a $5.3 million one that was issued by NMED for eight [[Permian Basin]] facilities in Eddy and Lea counties with thousand of violations between December 2017 and June 2019. DCP had Sarah Sandberg as their spokesperson to state that their malfunctions and leaks were excused from civil penalties under state law. Sandberg also stated: <blockquote> "The events are generally related to facility malfunctions or emergencies due to third party causes, for example, electric power interruptions, and to DCP equipment malfunctions or facility upsets that DCP Midstream reported to the NMED, which New Mexico regulations excuse such reported events from civil penalties," </blockquote>

	NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney said enforcement of air quality laws was crucial to ensuring public safety and reducing damage to the environment. Kenney stated<ref>https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/local/2020/07/07/new-mexico-fines-oil-and-gas-dcp-midstream/5392957002/</ref>: <blockquote> "~~Matters like these absolutely confirm the need for the Department~~ to ~~finish developing its methane~~ and ~~ozone emissions regulation for the oil~~ and ~~gas industry~~"</blockquote>		NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney said enforcement of air quality laws was crucial to ensuring public safety and reducing damage to the environment. Kenney stated<ref>https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/local/2020/07/07/new-mexico-fines-oil-and-gas-dcp-midstream/5392957002/</ref>: <blockquote> "It is not enough to develop rules and issue permits; a strong and robust compliance program is essential to protect both air quality and communities"</blockquote>


			New Mexico was one of the 16 states, along with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) to file a motion in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia demanding the EPA to take regulatory action.

	===Texas Violations===		===Texas Violations===

Fierroann: /* Environmental violations */

2023-02-10T22:22:32Z

Environmental violations

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	The violation resulted in DCP paying a civil penalty of $3.25 million and it agreed to strengthen its leak detection and repair practices at Greeley, Kersey/Mewbourne, Platteville, Roggen, Spindle, O'Connor, and Lucerne fossil gas plants. Additionally, DCP agreed to install additional pollution measures at their Kersey/Mewbourne gas processing plant to mitigate the harm caused.		The violation resulted in DCP paying a civil penalty of $3.25 million and it agreed to strengthen its leak detection and repair practices at Greeley, Kersey/Mewbourne, Platteville, Roggen, Spindle, O'Connor, and Lucerne fossil gas plants. Additionally, DCP agreed to install additional pollution measures at their Kersey/Mewbourne gas processing plant to mitigate the harm caused.

	DCP operates fossil gas processing plants in nine Colorado counties along the Front Range, east of the Rocky Mountains, where air quality has fallen so far below the EPA's ground-level ozone standards. Around 3 million people across the Denver nonattainment area, are in constant danger due to the poor air quality of the area.		DCP operates fossil gas processing plants in nine Colorado counties along the Front Range, east of the Rocky Mountains, where air quality has fallen so far below the EPA's ground-level ozone standards. Around 3 million people across the Denver nonattainment area, are in constant danger due to the poor air quality of the area. <ref>https://www.courthousenews.com/dcp-midstream-fined-3-25-million-for-clean-air-act-violations-across-colorado-front-range/</ref>

	The main contaminants found are [[Volatile Organic Compounds]] such as Benzene, Toluene, and Methane which are linked to respiratory illnesses and heart conditions. They are irritants to the lungs, eyes and throat and Benzene is considered one of the most dangerous carcinogens; leading to acute myeloid leukemia.

			The main contaminants found are [[Volatile Organic Compounds]] such as Benzene, Toluene, and Methane which are linked to respiratory illnesses and heart conditions. They are irritants to the lungs, eyes, and throat and Benzene is considered one of the most dangerous carcinogens with high or constant exposure leading to acute myeloid leukemia.

	===The New Mexico Environment Department===		===The New Mexico Environment Department===

Fierroann: /* Environmental violations */

2023-02-10T22:20:32Z

Environmental violations

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	The violation resulted in DCP paying a civil penalty of $3.25 million and it agreed to strengthen its leak detection and repair practices at Greeley, Kersey/Mewbourne, Platteville, Roggen, Spindle, O'Connor, and Lucerne fossil gas plants. Additionally, DCP agreed to install additional pollution measures at their Kersey/Mewbourne gas processing plant to mitigate the harm caused.		The violation resulted in DCP paying a civil penalty of $3.25 million and it agreed to strengthen its leak detection and repair practices at Greeley, Kersey/Mewbourne, Platteville, Roggen, Spindle, O'Connor, and Lucerne fossil gas plants. Additionally, DCP agreed to install additional pollution measures at their Kersey/Mewbourne gas processing plant to mitigate the harm caused.

			DCP operates fossil gas processing plants in nine Colorado counties along the Front Range, east of the Rocky Mountains, where air quality has fallen so far below the EPA's ground-level ozone standards. Around 3 million people across the Denver nonattainment area, are in constant danger due to the poor air quality of the area.

			The main contaminants found are [[Volatile Organic Compounds]] such as Benzene, Toluene, and Methane which are linked to respiratory illnesses and heart conditions. They are irritants to the lungs, eyes and throat and Benzene is considered one of the most dangerous carcinogens; leading to acute myeloid leukemia.

	===The New Mexico Environment Department===		===The New Mexico Environment Department===

Fierroann: /* Texas Violations */

2023-02-10T22:01:28Z

Texas Violations

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	===Texas Violations===		===Texas Violations===

	On December 21, 2020; The Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club, Environment Texas, and Texas Campaign for the Environment, filed a lawsuit against the Owners and Operators of the Goldsmith Gas Plant located in West Texas (1600 West Highway 158, [[Ector County]]); after hundreds of air pollution violations over the span of five years that released thousands of tons of sulfur dioxide, threatening the health of the people in the Odessa area. <ref>https://environmentalintegrity.org/news/west-texas-gas-plant-hit-with-legal-action-for-over-hundreds-of-air-pollution-violations/</ref>		On December 21, 2020; The Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club, Environment Texas, and Texas Campaign for the Environment, filed a lawsuit against the Owners and Operators of the Goldsmith Gas Plant located in West Texas (1600 West Highway 158, [[Ector County]]);<ref>https://environmentalintegrity.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/NOI-Goldsmith-Gas-Plant.pdf</ref> after hundreds of air pollution violations over the span of five years that released thousands of tons of sulfur dioxide, threatening the health of the people in the Odessa area. <ref>https://environmentalintegrity.org/news/west-texas-gas-plant-hit-with-legal-action-for-over-hundreds-of-air-pollution-violations/</ref>

	Colin Cox; The Attorney for the Enviromental Integrity Project said in a report by the Enviromental Integrity Project:		Colin Cox; The Attorney for the Enviromental Integrity Project said in a report by the Enviromental Integrity Project:
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	<blockquote>"The Goldsmith Gas Plant has emitted more illegal sulfur pollution in the past few years than almost any plant in Texas. It is a top contributor to the harmful levels of pollution in the Odessa area"</blockquote>		<blockquote>"The Goldsmith Gas Plant has emitted more illegal sulfur pollution in the past few years than almost any plant in Texas. It is a top contributor to the harmful levels of pollution in the Odessa area"</blockquote>

	State records showed that DCP's Goldsmith plant has released 6.5 million pounds of air pollution; among those are [[volatile organic compounds]] (282,000 pounds), nitrogen oxides (266,000 pounds), hydrogen sulfide (64,000 pounds), and sulfur dioxide.		State records showed that DCP's Goldsmith plant has released 6.5 million pounds of air pollution; among those are [[volatile organic compounds]] (282,000 pounds), nitrogen oxides (266,000 pounds), hydrogen sulfide (64,000 pounds), and [[sulfur dioxide]].

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2023-02-10T21:56:26Z

Texas Violations

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	===Texas Violations===		===Texas Violations===

	On December 21, 2020; The Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club, Environment Texas, and Texas Campaign for the Environment, filed a lawsuit against the Owners and Operators of the Goldsmith Gas Plant located in West Texas (1600 West Highway 158, Ector County); after hundreds of air pollution violations over the span of five years that released thousands of tons of sulfur dioxide, threatening the health of the people in the Odessa area. <ref>https://environmentalintegrity.org/news/west-texas-gas-plant-hit-with-legal-action-for-over-hundreds-of-air-pollution-violations/</ref>		On December 21, 2020; The Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club, Environment Texas, and Texas Campaign for the Environment, filed a lawsuit against the Owners and Operators of the Goldsmith Gas Plant located in West Texas (1600 West Highway 158, [[Ector County]]); after hundreds of air pollution violations over the span of five years that released thousands of tons of sulfur dioxide, threatening the health of the people in the Odessa area. <ref>https://environmentalintegrity.org/news/west-texas-gas-plant-hit-with-legal-action-for-over-hundreds-of-air-pollution-violations/</ref>

	Colin Cox; The Attorney for the Enviromental Integrity Project said in a report by the Enviromental Integrity Project:		Colin Cox; The Attorney for the Enviromental Integrity Project said in a report by the Enviromental Integrity Project: